Welcome Back to Fantasy Football: A Recap of the 2023 Offseason

Fantasy football is finally back. Here at Footballguys, we understand there is a lot to follow in the offseason, and you only have so much time. That is precisely why you're with us. We put in the work to help you win more at fantasy football.

This article is a rundown of the fantasy-relevant offseason news you may have missed from all 32 teams. It's the critical information you need before you dive into drafts on the Draft Dominator app!

You'll also find a link to our full projections for each team when you're ready for more in-depth information. But first, let's get you up to speed.

2023 Offseason News

Arizona Cardinals (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• Expect a new offensive scheme with a new head coach and offensive coordinator.
• QB Kyler Murray is recovering from a knee injury and could end up missing several games.
• Colt McCoy or rookie Clayton Tune would start in his absence.
• WR DeAndre Hopkins signed with the Titans. Marquise Brown is now the top receiver.

Atlanta Falcons (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• QB Marcus Mariota is with the Eagles, so Desmond Ridder is the starter.
• They added Taylor Heinicke to back Ridder up.
• With the 8th pick of the draft, the Falcons selected Bijan Robinson, regarded as the most talented rookie running back in years.
• The addition of Robinson calls into question the workload for Tyler Allgeier and Cordarrelle Patterson.
• Former Raider WR Mack Hollins will play opposite Drake London.
• The team traded for TE Jonnu Smith, which could signal more time at wide receiver for Kyle Pitts.

Baltimore Ravens (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• A new offensive coordinator should mean more passing volume.
• QB Lamar Jackson got a new contract, ending any holdout worries.
• There might be questions about RB J.K. Dobbins' health.
• The team added RB Melvin Gordon III, who could play a similar role to Latavius Murray last year.
• There was an overhaul at wide receiver with the additions of Odell Beckham Jr and Nelson Agholor in free agency.
• The team also drafted WR Zay Flowers in the 1st round.
• It appears that WR Rashod Bateman is not 100% healthy.

Buffalo Bills (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• RB Devin Singletary is now in Houston, and Damien Harris will replace him to complement James Cook.
• WR Isaiah McKenzie was released and signed with Indianapolis.
• His role will be filled by either Deonte Harty or Khalil Shakir.
• Despite giving TE Dawson Knox a new contract last year, the Bills drafted Dalton Kincaid in the 1st round.
• Kincaid was viewed as the best receiving tight end in the draft and will play immediately.

Carolina Panthers (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• Basically a new team for fantasy purposes, including head coach and play-caller.
• First-overall pick Bryce Young is the new quarterback.
• Miles Sanders will be the starting running back.
• Adam Thielen and D.J. Chark Jr now lead the receiving corps, as DJ Moore is now in Chicago.
• Hayden Hurst will start at tight end.

Chicago Bears (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• The team traded for WR DJ Moore. A massive upgrade for Justin Fields.
• RB David Montgomery left town for Detroit.
• He will be replaced D'Onta Foreman and rookie Roschon Johnson to compete with Khalil Herbert.

Cincinnati Bengals (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• RB Samaje Perine is now in Denver. His duties will be split, but expectations are high for rookie Chase Brown.
• TE Irv Smith Jr. will replace Hayden Hurst, who signed in Carolina.

Cleveland Browns (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• The only noteworthy departure was RB Kareem Hunt, who is still unsigned.
• Jerome Ford will likely take over as Nick Chubb's backup.
• The team traded for WR Elijah Moore and drafted WR Cedric Tillman in the 3rd round.

Dallas Cowboys (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• They let offensive coordinator Kellen Moore go, and head coach Mike McCarthy will call plays.
• RB Ezekiel Elliott is also gone but has yet to sign with another team.
• RB Tony Pollard's role should expand, as they added no significant backup.
• Brandin Cooks is the new No. 2 wide receiver.
• TE Dalton Schultz signed in Houston. Look for Jake Ferguson or rookie Luke Schoonmaker to replace him.

Denver Broncos (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• Sean Payton replaces Nathaniel Hackett as head coach and play-caller.
• RB Javonte Williams is recovering from his knee injury and seems ready for 2023.
• The team added Samaje Perine to back Williams up.
• WR Tim Patrick was looking good in camp but likely tore his Achilles.
• WR KJ Hamler was released after discovering a heart issue. He could return but will have trouble making the final roster.
• These developments could pave the way for rookie WR Marvin Mims Jr. to have a role in 2023.

Detroit Lions (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• They traded RB D'Andre Swift to Philadelphia, and RB Jamaal Williams signed with New Orleans.
• To replace them, Detroit signed David Montgomery in free agency and drafted Jahmyr Gibbs in the 1st round.
• WR Jameson Williams will serve a six-game suspension for gambling.
• WR Marvin Jones Jr returns to play opposite Amon-Ra St. Brown.
• Rookie TE Sam LaPorta should be the new starting tight end.

Green Bay Packers (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• QB Aaron Rodgers is now with the Jets, and Jordan Love will be the starter.
• The team selected WR Jayden Reed and TE Luke Musgrave early in the draft. Both should start right away.

Houston Texans (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• Plenty of changes in Houston, starting with a new coach and play-caller.
• Second-overall pick C.J. Stroud will be the starting quarterback.
• While Dameon Pierce remains the top running back, Devin Singletary will play a 1b role.
• WR Brandin Cooks is now in Dallas. Nico Collins should top the receiving depth chart.
• Last year's 2nd-round pick WR John Metchie III is ready to play after beating his 2022 cancer diagnosis.
• WR Robert Woods joined via free agency, and the team drafted WR Nathaniel Dell in the 3rd round.
• Dalton Schultz is the new starting tight end.

Indianapolis Colts (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• The changes in Indianapolis begin with a new coach and quarterback.
• QB Anthony Richardson was the fourth-overall pick and will presumably start from Day 1.
• Isaiah McKenzie and rookie Josh Downs will compete for the slot receiver role since Parris Campbell signed with the Giants.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• WR Calvin Ridley returns after his one-year suspension. It will be his first time on the field since Week 7, 2021, with the Falcons.
• The Jaguars used a 3rd-round pick on RB Tank Bigsby to back up Travis Etienne Jr.

Kansas City Chiefs (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• Last year's top receiver, JuJu Smith-Schuster, signed with the Patriots.
• While the team drafted WR Rashee Rice in the 2nd round, he will have competition for playing time
• Justyn Ross looks healthy after injuries took away his rookie season.
• WR Richie James signed after a good season with the Giants.

Las Vegas Raiders (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• Jimmy Garoppolo will start at quarterback, as Derek Carr is now with the Saints.
• RB Josh Jacobs could not get a new contract and was instead Franchise Tagged.
• There is at least a threat that Jacobs will hold out rather than play on the one-year deal.
• The team signed WR Jakobi Meyers to play opposite Davante Adams.
• There was a transformation at tight end after they traded Darren Waller to the Giants.
• In free agency, they signed Austin Hooper, and Michael Mayer was the Raiders' 2nd-round pick.

Los Angeles Chargers (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• The major change here is at offensive coordinator, as the team brought in Kellen Moore from Dallas.
• They did add an excellent young receiver, Quentin Johnston, in the 1st round of the draft.
• There is a lingering contract dispute to monitor with Austin Ekeler. He could hold out, and they have little depth at running back.

Los Angeles Rams (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• The best changes the Rams can hope for are a healthy Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp.
• At wide receiver, the team traded Allen Robinson II to Pittsburgh after one lousy year.
• They have done little to replace him, though 5th-round pick Puka Nacua could be a fun addition.

Miami Dolphins (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• TE Mike Gesicki signed with New England. Miami will look to replace him with Durham Smythe.
• While the team re-signed every running back from last year, they also drafted DeVon Achane in the 3rd round.
• Braxton Berrios will be the new third receiver behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

Minnesota Vikings (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• The team released RB Dalvin Cook after not being able to trade him. He is unsigned as of this writing.
• Alexander Mattison will assume the lead-back role.
• WR Adam Thielen signed in Carolina after the Vikings released him.
• The team spent a 1st-round pick on WR Jordan Addison. He should step into Thielen's vacated role immediately.

New England Patriots (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• After a year of experimentation, the Patriots hired Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator
• RB Damien Harris signed in Buffalo, so there is an open role behind Rhamondre Stevenson.
• Look for Pierre Strong Jr or Kevin Harris to see more playing time.
• With WR Jakobi Meyers signing in Las Vegas, the Patriots added JuJu Smith-Schuster to lead their receiving corps.
• After a disappointing stint in New England, the team traded TE Jonnu Smith to Atlanta.
• They signed Mike Gesicki to replace him and complement Hunter Henry.

New Orleans Saints (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• Derek Carr will be the new starting quarterback, sliding Jameis Winston to a reserve role.
• There is a threat of suspension for Alvin Kamara, thought to be 2-4 games.
• The team did bolster their running back depth, adding Jamaal Williams in free agency and Kendre Miller in the draft.
• There is hope that WR Michael Thomas is finally healthy.

New York Giants (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• The most critical news happened recently, with RB Saquon Barkley agreeing to a one-year deal to avoid a holdout.
• They added two wide receivers in free agency: Parris Campbell and Cole Beasley.
• They also drafted Jalin Hyatt in the 3rd round.
• These moves were necessary as neither Wan'Dale Robinson nor Sterling Shepard is fully healthy from 2022 injuries.
• At tight end, Darren Waller came to New York via trade and is a favorite to lead the team in receiving.

New York Jets (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• It's a Packers reunion, as the Jets hired Nathaniel Hackett as offensive coordinator and traded for QB Aaron Rodgers.
• Rodgers brought friends as the team added Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb to their wide receiver room.
• They also signed WR Mecole Hardman Jr.
• These moves made Elijah Moore and Denzel Mims expendable. They traded them to Cleveland and Detroit, respectively.

Philadelphia Eagles (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• RB Miles Sanders signed in Carolina during free agency.
• To replace him, the Eagles added Rashaad Penny and struck a deal for D'Andre Swift from the Lions.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• Allen Robinson II is the new third receiver after a trade with the Rams.
• The team spent a 3rd round pick on TE Darnell Washington to back up Pat Freiermuth.

San Francisco 49ers (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• The team finally parted ways with QB Jimmy Garoppolo, who signed with the Raiders.
• While QB Brock Purdy appears to be the anointed starter, his health is questionable after his playoff injury.
• QB Trey Lance is still here, but trade rumors have swirled all offseason.
• The team added Sam Darnold in case Purdy cannot start the season healthy.

Seattle Seahawks (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• In the 1st round of the draft, the team made Jaxon Smith-Njigba the first receiver selected.
• Expect him to play alongside DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett immediately.
• Then, in the 2nd round, they added running back depth by selecting Zach Charbonnet to complement Kenneth Walker.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• A new offensive coordinator will begin life after Tom Brady.
• With Brady's retirement, Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask will vie for the starting quarterback role.
• The team released RB Leonard Fournette, who is still unsigned.
• Rachaad White becomes the lead back, with Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Chase Edmonds backing him up.

Tennessee Titans (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• The Titans hired a new offensive coordinator, so expect scheme changes.
• The new coach has a great weapon to utilize, as WR DeAndre Hopkins chose to sign with the Titans.
• The team selected a rookie quarterback for the second-straight draft. Will Levis will presumably back up Ryan Tannehill.

Washington Commanders (Footballguys Full Team Projections)

• This season brings a new offensive coordinator and scheme for the Commanders.
• Last year's 5th-round pick, Sam Howell, takes over at quarterback.

For a better assessment of the coaching changes, check out this article from Jason Wood.